**Disclaimer: some of the items included within this post have been sent for inclusion; as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own**
It’s been a very strange year for all of us and Mother’s Day will be far different from what many of us are used to as we are still in lockdown, meaning most of us, myself included, won’t be able to see their Mum’s on this special day.
I haven’t been able to see my wonderful Mum since November and I miss her so much. The afternoon’s spent having lunch and a coffee, catching up, having dinner and spending time together as a family has been what I have missed most this time, and I honestly can’t wait until we are able to all get together again soon.
In preparation for when we can get together, Buyagift has kindly sent me a voucher for an afternoon tea for 4 people with Piglet’s Pantry. These vouchers are valid for 20 months, so as soon as lockdown is officially lifted and we can see my parents again I will be booking up this lovely afternoon tea for us all to enjoy.
I do love an afternoon tea, and with the cafe’s, pubs and restaurants being closed – this is a lovely way to enjoy one in the comfort of your own home.
Once you have your voucher, you go onto the Piglet’s Pantry website and choose your delivery date. The afternoon tea will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days in the fridge, so if your preferred date isn’t available you can get it a few days before and it will be fine. This gift is priced at £62.50 (price updated january 2024). Contained in the delivery is:
Four ham hock and mature cheddar quiches
Four traditional scotch eggs
Two large traditional sausage rolls
Two large sausage rolls with cheese and pickle
Four buttermilk scones
Four Rodda’s clotted cream
Strawberry jam
Four carrot cakes
Two blueberry banana and lemon curd cake
Two lemon drizzled loaf cake
Four tea bags
I can’t wait to enjoy a special tea with Mum and Dad.
We don’t like to admit it but as we get older, our skin and body changes. Now there is nothing wrong at all with this but a little extra care and attention is sometimes needed to keep up looking and feeling in tip-top condition.
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Wine from Independent Wine
I am rather partial to a nice bottle of wine, however, I do tend to stick with those I know well and grab the same ones when I am in the supermarket. It is always nice to try something different and I know that Independent wines only stock those which they know others will love just as much as they do. I let them choose for me this time around and they certainly didn’t disappoint with a lovely bottle of red and white.
An outstanding award-winning 2017 vintage Chianti Classico DOCG from the mountains of Radda
This delicious wine is crafted by the legendary Beretta family at their vineyard in Radda – the very heart of the Chianti Classico region. Located at 400 meters above sea level, the production yields are very low. Vines are planted densely, which ensures the grapes reach optimum quality before hand-harvesting takes place. The wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels which adds the distinctive taste of vanilla, spice and smoke. Before release, the wine is further aged in the bottle for at least six months.
A highly expressive white wine with flavours of tropical fruits.
Made by an award-winning Swiss-Italian winemaker in Alpine vineyards of Alto Adige. Gewurztraminer is a highly aromatic grape used to produce beautifully fragrant wines. This excellent example was awarded a remarkable “two glasses” from Gambero Rosso, and three stars from I Vini di Veronelli. The grapes for this wine were harvested by hand in a family vineyard in the foothills of the Alps. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to conserve the delicate aromas. The wine has a very expressive flavour, enlivened by high levels of acidity, and will definitely benefit from ageing and development in the bottle.
Flowers delivered to your door
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a surprise delivery of flowers to their door, be it for a special occasion, a get-well gift, Mother’s Day, or a just because I love you gifts.
It is a lovely way of showing someone you care and you have put some care and attention into their gift. This lovely British flower delivery company has all types of floral arrangements to help you show how much that special someone means to you, from seasonal classic bouquets and one-off deliveries to subscriptions where you can get flowers delivered weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
This is a lovely one which all up Mum’s would love – and if the kids are lucky, we may even share with them….only if they are good though.
It would also make a wonderful treat to ourselves for successfully surviving homeschooling yet again – I know I am well and truly overdue some me time and a special treat of three for that stress…I have a newfound respect for teachers that’s for sure.
A luxurious selection of treats, all packed up into a gorgeous wicker basket, is the perfect gift for those who love all things pink, bubbly and delicious! A gorgeous Pintail Candle is included, to be enjoyed whilst sipping a glass of cool Zonin Rosato Vino Brut. Those with a sweet tooth will adore the selection of sweet fancies.
Priced at £69.99 this really is a lovely gift – and there is a lot included. Inside the wicker basket you will find:
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Clare
Hi, I'm Clare (Emmy's Mummy). A former Nanny and Mother of 2 - Emmy (born February 2010) and Harry (born October 2012). We are Essex based and share our adventures and misadventures of a busy crazy life.
